Melchizedek

Melchizedek was the king of Salem (Jerusalem) who is venerated as a saint in Catholicism and Orthodoxy.

History
Melchizedek's name meant "king of righteousness" while his city Salem meant "peace", so he was called both the King of Righteousness and the King of Peace in Hebrews 7, a part of the New Testament of the Bible. When Abraham returned from the slaughter of the kings (such as King Chedorlaomer of Elam), Melchizedek brought out bread and wine and blessed Abraham. As a reward, Abraham gave him tithes, granting him a tenth of the spoils. In Hebrews 7, it is said that he continued a priest forever, for he resembled Jesus. It was said that Jesus was the successor to the "Order of Melchizedek".